Construction Buyout Acquisitions in 2023

  • Buyer
    Australis Equity Partners
    Target
    Sunrise Premiere Pool Builders, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Australis Equity Partners, through a subsidiary, has acquired Sunrise Premiere Pool Builders, LLC, a full-service inground pool construction company headquartered in Arnold, Maryland. Sunrise, founded in 1999 and operating a 3,000 sq. ft. facility, specializes in residential inground pools and works with subcontractors; Australis said the acquisition will be leveraged to facilitate future construction-industry acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Dunes Point Capital, LP, Dunes Point Capital Fund III, LP, Roofing Services Solutions, LLC
    Target
    Noland's Roofing, Inc.
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Dunes Point Capital, LP formed Roofing Services Solutions, LLC and acquired Noland's Roofing, Inc., a Clermont, Florida-based residential re-roofing and exterior services provider. Dunes Point Capital Fund III provided the controlling equity and M&T Bank provided debt financing; Noland's operates three Florida locations and employs approximately 70 people as the first investment in a platform consolidation strategy in the aftermarket roofing services space.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Penhall Company
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Penhall Company, North America’s largest provider of specialty concrete services. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Penhall operates over 40 branch and service locations across the U.S. and Canada and will partner with H.I.G. and current management to accelerate growth and expand services.

  • Buyer
    Escajeda Masonry & Concrete, Escajeda Holdings
    Target
    Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Escajeda Masonry & Concrete, part of Escajeda Holdings, has acquired New Castle, Pennsylvania-based Alex Restoration & Masonry Repairs. The acquisition expands Escajeda's footprint in the tri-state area, adds historic restoration and preservation expertise, and will keep Alex Restoration operating under its name from its New Castle and Erie offices.

  • Buyer
    FirstService Corporation
    Target
    Roofing Corp of America
    Seller
    Soundcore Capital Partners
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    FirstService Corporation has acquired a significant controlling interest in Roofing Corp of America from Soundcore Capital Partners; the transaction closed on December 15, 2023. The purchase price is US$413 million, funded with cash and borrowings, with Roofing Corp management (including CEO Randy Korach) retaining the balance of the equity and continuing to run the business. Headquartered in Atlanta, Roofing Corp operates 16 regional branches across 11 U.S. states, employs more than 900 people, and generates approximately US$400 million in annual revenue.

  • Buyer
    David Galloway
    Target
    Brazos Commercial Roofing
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    David Galloway, a former co-owner, completed a management buyout to become sole owner of Brazos Commercial Roofing on December 15, 2023. Generational Equity advised on the transaction; Brazos Commercial Roofing is a Clute, Texas–headquartered commercial and industrial roofing and waterproofing services provider.

  • Buyer
    Chaney Enterprises
    Target
    Concrete Solutions, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Chaney Enterprises, a construction material supplier based in Gambrills, Maryland, has acquired Concrete Solutions, LLC, a ready-mix concrete operator with plants in Raeford and Goldston, North Carolina. The purchase expands Chaney's footprint into central North Carolina and brings its planned total of three North Carolina ready-mix locations (Raeford, Goldston and an expected Powells Point site).

  • Buyer
    Granite Construction Incorporated
    Target
    Lehman-Roberts Company, Memphis Stone & Gravel Company
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) has acquired Lehman-Roberts Company and Memphis Stone & Gravel Company, expanding its materials and paving footprint in the Memphis metropolitan market. The deal adds asphalt plants and sand & gravel mines (with substantial reserves) to Granite’s operations and will be financed with a $150 million term loan plus revolver and cash on hand; the acquired companies’ leadership will remain in place.

  • Buyer
    New Home Co.
    Target
    Hamilton Thomas Homes
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    New Home Co., an Irvine-based homebuilder backed by Apollo-managed funds, has acquired Hamilton Thomas Homes to enter the Texas market. The deal brings roughly 2,000 lots (about 12 planned communities) in Houston and Austin and retains founders John Bohnen and Jennifer Keller to lead New Home Co.'s newly formed Texas region.

  • Buyer
    Herc Rentals
    Target
    Summit Equipment Rentals
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Herc Rentals has acquired Summit Equipment Rentals, a three-location equipment rental operator in Southern California. The deal expands Herc Rentals' presence in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets; Summit operates facilities in Menifee, Chula Vista and Garden Grove and offers aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, water trucks and tools.

  • Buyer
    Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
    Target
    Professional Plumbers Group, Incorporated
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRL) acquired Professional Plumbers Group, Incorporated (PPG), a Wylie, Texas-based plumbing contractor serving residential home builders in the Dallas area, for $50 million in cash plus an earnout. PPG, which generates approximately $50–55 million in annual revenue, will join Sterling's Building Solutions segment to expand its residential plumbing capabilities and cross-sell to its existing builder customers in the Dallas market.

  • Buyer
    Gemspring Capital Management, LLC (affiliate)
    Target
    Fenceworks, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Gemspring Capital Management, through an affiliate, has acquired Fenceworks, LLC, a Riverside, California–based fencing installer and distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed; Fenceworks operates ~15 locations in California with approximately 500 employees and provides installation and wholesale distribution to homebuilders, commercial customers, and local fencing providers.

  • Buyer
    The Bay Crane Companies, Inc.
    Target
    Locke Crane Services, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    The Bay Crane Companies, Inc. has acquired Locke Crane Services, LLC, a family-owned crane, rigging and heavy-haul services provider, expanding Bay Crane's New England footprint and branch network. The acquisition adds Locke's fleet and experienced team to Bay Crane’s regional operations to broaden its turn-key lifting and heavy-haul capabilities across New England.

  • Buyer
    HB Capital
    Target
    Structural Building Components LLC
    Seller
    Current owner(s)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    HB Capital has acquired Structural Building Components LLC, a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based specialty contractor that provides structural shells for single- and multi-family homes. The deal facilitates a sale of equity from the current owner(s) toward employee ownership, and SBC will continue to operate under its existing management and brand.

  • Buyer
    The JF Petroleum Group
    Target
    Jones Covey Inc.
    Seller
    Bret Covey, Bob Christie
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    The JF Petroleum Group has acquired Jones Covey Inc., a Southern California-based general contracting and fuel-infrastructure services firm. The deal expands JF's installation, construction, maintenance and compliance capabilities and creates a coast-to-coast turn-key fueling solutions platform; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Percheron Capital
    Target
    SafeBasements
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Percheron Capital has acquired SafeBasements, a Minnesota-based foundation repair and basement waterproofing services company, as the first investment in a new platform focused on foundation repair and waterproofing. Percheron named industry veteran Deb Dulsky as CEO to lead growth and expansion across the Midwest, leveraging SafeBasements' vertically integrated products and experienced team.

  • Buyer
    Alta Equipment Group
    Target
    Burris Equipment Co.
    Seller
    Barry and Debbie Heinrichs, David and Debra Zenner
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Alta Equipment Group has agreed to acquire Burris Equipment Co., a three-location construction and turf equipment dealer and rental business based in Waukegan, Illinois, for $14.0 million in cash. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2023 — expands Alta's presence in the Chicago market, adds rental fleet capacity and OEM relationships, and preserves Burris's brand while the selling owners retire.

  • Buyer
    Turner Brothers, LLC
    Target
    Woodland Tilt-Up, Inc.
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Turner Brothers, LLC, a Massachusetts-based concrete building services company, has acquired Woodland Tilt-Up, Inc., a Florida-based specialty tilt-up construction contractor, to establish a presence in South Florida. The acquisition supports Turner Brothers’ strategic expansion into the Southeast to better serve commercial, multi-family, residential, and distribution clients.

  • Buyer
    Trumark Homes
    Target
    Wathen Castanos Homes
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Trumark Homes has acquired Wathen Castanos Homes to expand its homebuilding footprint into Central California, making Trumark’s portfolio contiguous across Northern to Southern California. The deal bolsters Trumark’s regional scale and supports its goal to exceed $1 billion in revenue in 2024.

  • Buyer
    Branford Castle Partners II, L.P.
    Target
    Marine Floats
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Branford Castle Partners II, an affiliate of Branford Castle Partners, has made a strategic investment in Marine Floats, a Tacoma, Washington-based specialty marine contractor that designs, fabricates and installs marinas, floating docks and waterfront structures while providing environmental and permitting advisory services. Branford will partner with founder and President Logan Brown to support growth and expand the company’s offerings and reach across the Pacific Northwest; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Great Day Improvements, LLC
    Target
    K-Designers
    Seller
    Larry Judson (founder and CEO of K-Designers)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Great Day Improvements, a vertically integrated direct-to-consumer home improvement platform, has acquired K-Designers, a Sacramento-area remodeling contractor specializing in siding, windows, doors, roofing and bathroom remodeling. The acquisition lets Great Day enter the California market and strengthen its presence across the Western U.S.; Angle Advisors served as exclusive advisor to K-Designers.

  • Buyer
    Construction Partners, Inc.
    Target
    Hubbard Paving & Grading, Inc.
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) has acquired Hubbard Paving & Grading, Inc., a Walhalla, South Carolina-based paving and grading contractor. The deal adds a hot-mix asphalt plant and related operations to CPI's South Carolina platform King Asphalt, Inc., expanding CPI's service footprint in the Upstate/Greenville metro region.

  • Buyer
    The JF Petroleum Group
    Target
    Star Construction Inc., SCI Petroleum Inc.
    Seller
    Star Construction Inc., SCI Petroleum Inc., Brian Starer
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    The JF Petroleum Group has acquired the assets of Star Construction Inc. and SCI Petroleum Inc., relocating those assets to its Charleston, South Carolina Dykstra Construction branch. The deal brings former owner Brian Starer and licensed master electrician Brett Barnes into JF's Dykstra Construction leadership team and expands JF's installation, construction, and electrical capabilities in the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    The Valcourt Group
    Target
    Superior Grouting & Restoration Services, LLC
    Seller
    Dave Schwartz (Owner and President of Superior Grouting & Restoration Services)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    The Valcourt Group has acquired Superior Grouting & Restoration Services, LLC (SGS), a Riverdale, Maryland–based provider of waterproofing, grouting and concrete restoration services. The acquisition expands Valcourt's service footprint and technical capabilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and adds experience servicing water and wastewater treatment facilities.

  • Buyer
    OMERS Private Equity
    Target
    Knight Commercial
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    OMERS Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a Dallas-area provider of commercial restoration, reconstruction and roofing services. The investment will fund footprint expansion and pursue growth through M&A while Knight Commercial co-founders Adam McKelvey and Peter Tredennick remain significant shareholders.

  • Buyer
    Hillcore Group
    Target
    Midlite Construction Ltd.
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of Midlite Construction Ltd., a Fort McMurray-based powerline construction and maintenance company. The deal expands Hillcore's industrial and utility services capabilities and strengthens its regional presence across Alberta and Western/ Northern Canada.

  • Buyer
    Black & Veatch
    Target
    Bird Electric Enterprises, Bird Electric Properties
    Seller
    BASElectric Holdings, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Black & Veatch has acquired Bird Electric Enterprises and Bird Electric Properties (both part of BASElectric Holdings, LLC). The acquisition brings more than 600 electrical construction and emergency restoration professionals into Black & Veatch’s Grid Solutions portfolio, expanding its capabilities across transmission, distribution, renewables, EV charging and storm restoration markets.

  • Buyer
    Topcon Solutions Store (TSS), Topcon Positioning Systems
    Target
    Boyd Instrument and Supply
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Topcon Solutions Store (TSS), the North American retail division of Topcon Positioning Systems, has acquired Boyd Instrument and Supply of Horsham, Pennsylvania. The dealer will join TSS’s growing North American retail network to expand customer access to Topcon products, technical support and training.

  • Buyer
    Garden City Equity
    Target
    Wathco
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Garden City Equity has made an investment in Wathco, a national restaurant remodeling and conversion services provider. The partnership will support Wathco's capacity expansion and growth serving multisite QSR, casual dining and retail brands across the United States.

  • Buyer
    The Armstrong Company
    Target
    Pruiba
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    The Armstrong Company has acquired Pruiba, a South Florida installer of architectural modular wall systems and acoustic baffle systems. The acquisition adds on-site installation capabilities to Armstrong's moving, relocation and supply chain services, enabling the combined business to offer a full officescape and workspace solution.

  • Buyer
    Hillcore Group
    Target
    Ruskin Construction Ltd.
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of control of Ruskin Construction Ltd. Ruskin Construction, founded in 1989 and employing over 250 professionals with locations in British Columbia and Alberta, provides heavy civil, bridge, marine, railway and foundation construction services to oil & gas, forestry, transportation and mining clients across North America.

  • Buyer
    Cannon & Wendt
    Target
    Gilbert Electric
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Phoenix-based electrical contractor Cannon & Wendt has merged with Tucson-based Gilbert Electric, bringing Gilbert's 94 electrical professionals into Cannon & Wendt's employee-owned organization. The combination expands Cannon & Wendt's statewide reach and capabilities—adding Gilbert's industrial and specialty construction experience and bolstering BIM, data center expertise, and materials procurement power.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    CLC Group Limited
    Seller
    Armitage Family Trust
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has acquired CLC Group Limited from the Armitage Family Trust, with the Armitage family trust and CLC management reinvesting alongside H.I.G. The UK-based property and asset refurbishment provider operates roughly 15 branches and offers refurbishment, electrical and fire protection services to social housing, local government, defence, hospitality and utilities clients; H.I.G. intends to support service and geographic expansion and pursue add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Hillcore Group
    Target
    Thompson Construction Group
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of Thompson Construction Group. Thompson, a Spruce Grove, Alberta–based heavy civil contractor with over 1,500 employees and a large equipment fleet, will partner with Hillcore and its senior management to expand service capacity, pursue capital expenditure and acquisition opportunities, and support geographic growth across Western Canada.

  • Buyer
    Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management's Impact platform (Apollo Impact)
    Target
    United Living Group
    Seller
    Elysian Capital II LP, United Living management
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management's Impact platform have acquired United Living Group from Elysian Capital II LP (in conjunction with management). United Living, a UK provider of essential infrastructure, social housing maintenance and construction services employing over 1,000 people, will be led by founder and CEO Neil Armstrong as it scales under Apollo Impact; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc.
    Target
    The Companies of Nassal
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. has acquired The Companies of Nassal, a specialty theming fabricator and program manager, to deepen PCL’s capabilities in entertainment, hospitality, cultural and gaming markets. Nassal will continue to operate under its existing leadership and brand while leveraging PCL’s scale, purchasing power and global reach to take on larger projects and accelerate growth.

  • Buyer
    Empower Brands, MidOcean Partners
    Target
    Bumble Roofing
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Empower Brands, the multi-brand franchisor backed by MidOcean Partners, has acquired Bumble Roofing, a Los Angeles–based full-service roofing company founded in 2019. Empower will incubate Bumble Roofing as a franchise brand and use its franchising resources to expand the company's footprint nationally.

  • Buyer
    Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
    Target
    Emtek, Schaub, Yale, August
    Seller
    ASSA ABLOY, Inc.
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Fortune Brands Innovations announced it will proceed with the acquisition of Emtek and Schaub premium and luxury door and cabinet hardware, along with Yale and August residential smart lock brands, from ASSA ABLOY. The deal is expected to close on or before June 30, 2023 after DOJ litigation resolution and required court approval.

  • Buyer
    A1 Garage Door Service
    Target
    Duppy's Door Service
    Seller
    Joe Duppy
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    A1 Garage Door Service has acquired Duppy's Door Service, a family-owned garage door repair, maintenance, and installation business serving central Ohio. The deal expands A1's national footprint into the greater Columbus market and will have Duppy's operate as Don's Garage Doors, an affiliate brand of A1.

  • Buyer
    Vantem
    Target
    Affinity Building Systems
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Greensboro, North Carolina–based modular technology company Vantem has acquired Lakeland, Georgia–based Affinity Building Systems, a regional modular home manufacturer serving the Southeast. The deal expands Vantem’s U.S. footprint as part of a strategy to establish 20 plants nationwide and will integrate Vantem’s energy-efficient, climate-resilient building technology into Affinity’s product portfolio.

  • Buyer
    Strength Capital Partners, LLC
    Target
    Kelchner, Inc.
    Seller
    John Wood Group PLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Strength Capital Partners, a U.S. private investment firm, acquired Kelchner, Inc., a Springboro, Ohio-based excavation and civil construction services provider, from John Wood Group PLC. Strength will partner with CEO Kevin Weckel to pursue organic growth and strategic acquisitions in the Southwest Ohio market; financing for the transaction included First Commonwealth Bank, Northcreek Mezzanine, and Eagle Private Capital.

  • Buyer
    Granite Construction (Granite, NYSE:GVA)
    Target
    Coast Mountain Resources (2020) Ltd.
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Granite Construction (NYSE: GVA) has completed the acquisition of Coast Mountain Resources (2020) Ltd., the operator of the Bamberton Quarry on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, located on Malahat First Nation land. The acquisition strengthens Granite's vertically integrated construction materials footprint in its home markets and Granite says it will work with the Malahat First Nation to manage a safe and environmentally responsible operation.

  • Buyer
    Bertram Capital
    Target
    The Vinyl Outlet
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Bertram Capital has completed an investment in The Vinyl Outlet (TVO), a Buffalo, New York–based direct-to-consumer installer of residential vinyl fences, decks, porches and railings. The deal establishes TVO as a platform company for Bertram’s Fund IV and the company plans to expand geographically and pursue select add-on acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
    Target
    Empire Crane Company
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. acquired a majority stake in Empire Crane Company, creating a coast-to-coast alliance that expands Bigge's 'Perfect Fleet' availability on the East Coast. The partnership gives Empire customers access to Bigge's inventory, dealer pricing and priority ordering from major crane manufacturers while enabling geographic expansion into the Gulf, Mountain and West Coast regions.

  • Buyer
    Great Range Capital
    Target
    Roofed Right America
    Seller
    Adam Brissman, Ricardo Herrera
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Great Range Capital, a Kansas City–area private equity firm, has acquired Roofed Right America, a Milwaukee-headquartered commercial roofing contractor that provides re-roofing and maintenance services across the Central and Eastern U.S. Roofed Right's founders, Adam Brissman (CEO) and Ricardo Herrera (COO), will remain in their roles with significant ownership stakes as GRC supports the company's organic growth and establishes a scalable platform for add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Boyne Capital
    Target
    Ryan Construction Co., Inc., Ryan Marine, Inc.
    Seller
    Founders / Management
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Boyne Capital has partnered with management to acquire Ryan Construction Co., Inc. and Ryan Marine, Inc., a Suffolk, Virginia–based provider of marine and industrial contracting and maintenance services. The investment—the latest platform for Boyne’s BCM Fund II—will support the company’s next phase of growth by strengthening corporate infrastructure and expanding market share across the Mid-Atlantic, particularly in defense, logistics and utilities end markets.

  • Buyer
    ATI Restoration, LLC
    Target
    Venturi Restoration, LLC
    Industry
    Construction
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    ATI Restoration, a family-operated restoration contractor headquartered in Anaheim, California, has acquired Venturi Restoration, a multi-state provider of emergency response, property reconstruction and renovation services with 21 offices and nearly 400 employees. The acquisition expands ATI's presence into six new states and significantly increases its national footprint, with financial terms not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Tecta America Corporation
    Target
    Tuscano-Maher Roofing
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Tecta America Corporation, the national leader in commercial roofing, has acquired Tuscano-Maher Roofing (TMR), a Saltsburg, Pennsylvania-based commercial roofing and sheetmetal contractor. TMR will operate as "Tuscano-Maher Roofing, a Tecta America Company, LLC," with existing leadership (Mike Maher, Marty Nalevanko, Joe Slapinski) remaining in their current roles to support continued service to local municipalities, property owners and managers.

  • Buyer
    Great Range Capital
    Target
    America's Best Carpet & Tile
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Kansas City-based private equity firm Great Range Capital has acquired America's Best Carpet & Tile (ABCT), a Memphis-based full-service flooring company. The partnership will support ABCT's continued growth and geographic expansion while Jeff Cantor remains as owner and CEO.

  • Buyer
    High Street Capital
    Target
    Pinnacle Contracting Services
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    High Street Capital has made a platform investment in Pinnacle Contracting Services, a concrete foundation and finishing services provider headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina. The firm will partner with Pinnacle's founder and management to execute a growth plan focused on expanding installation capacity, building HR depth, entering new geographies, and adding service offerings (including multi-family work). This marks High Street's eighth platform investment for Fund V.

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